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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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